1:1 Paraeducator, Job 26-0704 CH

Mukilteo School District•Everett, WA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1:1 Paraeducator position at Challenger Elementary School, working 6.25 hours per day for 180 days per year. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible, and the scheduled hours are 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The successful candidate works under the direction of the classroom teacher to support a student requiring 1:1 assistance. The Paraeducator assists the teacher with planning, preparation, and delivery of a quality instructional program based on state standards, district curriculum, and effective instruction for students with diverse learning needs. The position may also support special education services, including IEP goals, medical assistance, physical support, and personal care. Duties include supervising students in classroom and other school settings, assisting with student learning and behavior, and providing clerical and general classroom support.

Requirements

Meet the basic Washington State Paraeducator qualifications and have experience working with children.
Be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Meet one of the following education or assessment requirements: hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; complete a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council; or pass a PESB-approved assessment, including the ETS ParaPro Assessment, Pearson’s Paraprofessional Assessment, or The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
Demonstrate knowledge of math, spelling, reading, grammar, and punctuation.
Have a desire and aptitude for working with students.
Interact positively and professionally with students, supervisors, and staff.
Work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
Effectively manage student behavior.
Work accurately and attentively, meet deadlines, and function amid frequent interruptions.
Operate or be willing to learn to operate standard classroom equipment.
Provide for students’ physical, health, and safety needs.
Provide physical assistance and properly lift students in and out of chairs in accordance with safe lifting requirements and use adaptive equipment as required.
Have knowledge of computer applications used to assist student learning.
Be able to strengthen job-related competencies.

Nice To Haves

Job-related experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with daily student supervision to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
Under teacher direction, administer student tests, collect and maintain diagnostic and test data, update student records, and assess student progress.
Monitor and manage student behavior and progress, and share observations with teachers and other professional staff.
Assist with strategies addressing diverse student needs and support individual educational growth and achievement goals.
Provide clerical and general classroom assistance, including data collection and entry, correspondence, copying, filing, and preparation of classroom materials.
Provide first aid, medical assistance, physical support, and personal care to students who are ill, medically fragile, or disabled.
Assist students with feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, adaptive equipment, and equipment related to their disabilities, such as assistive technology and visual aids.
Track and dispense authorized student medications.
Perform crossing guard duties before and after school to supervise and monitor students.
Monitor students in the cafeteria and at recess and help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
Participate in meetings and training to share information, build skills and knowledge, implement school initiatives, and address student needs.
Comply with district policies and maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site during specified hours.
Perform other related duties as assigned; duties may be reassigned according to program, building, and student needs.